Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irving Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Irving Elementary serves the southwest part of Joplin, MO, covering approximately 15.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest zone edge being about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irving Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings
Irving Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irving Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1562 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
63%
67%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irving Elementary School's ranking?
Irving Elementary School is ranked #1562 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Irving Elementary School often compared to?
Irving Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stapleton Elementary School, Kelsey Norman Elementary School, Cecil Floyd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Irving Elementary School?
434 students attend Irving Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Irving Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irving Elementary School?
Irving Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Irving Elementary School offer ?
Irving Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irving Elementary School part of?
Irving Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools.
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